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NGO “Wet Nose”
Lutsk region, UkraineAbout organization
NGO “Wet Nose” (Ukrainian: “Mokry Nosyk”) is a no-kill animal shelter and pet adoption organization located near Lutsk, Ukraine.
Their mission is to give every dog and cat the chance for a better life. The shelter currently houses over 120 animals, all of whom receive daily care, food, and medical attention.
Beyond sheltering, “Wet Nose” is committed to tackling the root causes of stray overpopulation through spay and neuter campaigns and by promoting responsible pet ownership within local communities.
Before applying, check if you need a visa to enter Ukraine. We are unable to provide invitations for volunteer visas.
How you can help:
Join us in making a lasting impact on the lives of rescued dogs and cats. Whether you bring professional expertise or simply a compassionate heart, there’s always meaningful work to do at our shelter near Lutsk.
🐾 Primary Daily Tasks
- Animal Care: Feed and provide water to the animals, clean enclosures, and spend time socializing with dogs and cats to build their trust and confidence.
- Shelter Maintenance: Assist with cleaning, basic repairs, and improving living conditions for the animals.
🔧 Additional Opportunities
- Construction & Carpentry: Help build or repair kennels, exercise areas, and storage spaces. Tools and guidance are provided.
- Veterinary Assistance: Support sterilization campaigns, routine health checks, or accompany animals to the vet — perfect for volunteers with animal care experience.
- Photography & Social Media: Capture photos and stories of the animals to share online and help them find loving homes.
- Dog Training: Work with dogs to prepare them for adoption by teaching basic obedience and social behavior.
- Transport Assistance: Drive animals to vet appointments or help collect them from nearby areas for sterilization programs.
- Outreach & Communication: Contribute to donor relations, fundraising initiatives, and public awareness campaigns.
Contacts
Working hours
Mon-Sun: 7:00 - 19:00
Skills requirement
No special qualifications are required — just a genuine love for dogs and a willingness to help. However, the following skills and experience would be especially useful: Carpentry or construction – for building and maintaining kennels, running yards, and other shelter structures. Veterinary or animal care experience – to assist with basic health checks and treatments. Photography and social media – to help promote our animals and find them new forever homes. Driving licence – to assist with transport to the vet or collecting animals from nearby villages for castration and sterilisation campaigns.
Experience requirement
Being comfortable with dogs and cats. Ready to be outdoors with any weather regardless of the cold or mess.
Time commitment
3 weeks – 3 months | Schedule: 6–8 hours/day, 5 days/week
Preliminary registration
Accommodation
Can assist volunteers find accommodation
Food
Not provided
Travel
Team can pick you up from the nearest town. On some occasions it may be possible to share a ride coming from Finland to Ukraine. We can discuss this after scheduling your visit to us.
Risk level
Low
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